Hello sifus,
I've problem with installing new gate.
My problem:
At the moment, I'm using autogate with iron gate material.
2 months ago I went to the home expo and like the design of the aluminium gate so i booked the aluminium gate.
Today, the contractor came to install it but the problem is:
The contractor said that he cannot dismantle the wiring, he only know to install gate only and aluminium cannot be soldered.
So I called a few autogate contractors and they said they cannot solder the old arm (iron metal) to aluminium as also said by the contractor. My old contractor that installed my autogate also said that why I bought aluminium material ? He said that I should buy stainless steel material. He also said that autogate never use aluminium material. But I don't believe him because I saw a lot of aluminium autogate sold.
I called back the contractor that I bought the gate and he said - yes, aluminium gate cannot use auto and he suggest to go manual.
I argued with him that earlier before buying the aluminium gate : he already assured me that it can be connected to the old system and he also had come to my house to measure. But he said no and no.
So can dear sifus:
Can uoll help me? I don't want to go manual.I guess there should be a way to solder the old arm to the new aluminium gate.
Do you know any autogate contractor that can do the connection?
I don't want to buy a new system because my existing system is working fine.
I really appreciate sifus ideas and help. Thank you
-another solution i can think of is, make a steel bracket that will clam the bottom part of your gate..
something like this, but you customized it specifically for your gate..